Coast Guard Sector North Bend transfers command in Coos Bay, OR NORTH BEND, Ore. – Coast Guard Sector North Bend held a change of command ceremony Friday at 10 a.m. […]
U.S. Coast Guard for much of Oregon gets new commander
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Archives for June 2021
Gov. Kate Brown says almost all coronavirus restrictions could be lifted in late June — if Oregon reaches 70 percent vaccination rate
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By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau Nearly all COVID-19 restrictions could be lifted in as early as just over two weeks, Gov. Kate Brown said Friday. The state is about […]
Oregon Legislature OKs $9.3 billion for schools after partisan debate, now goes to governor for signature
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By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau A two-year, $9.3 billion budget public schools is on its way to Gov. Kate Brown after a partisan fight in the Oregon House. The House […]
Despite missing many senior activities while learning remotely, Waldport High’s 2021 graduates look forward to a non-pandemic future
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By CHERI BRUBAKER/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT — Alycia Gordon feels cheated of not being able to participate in some traditional high school senior activities. Although back in school and participating in […]
As former fire station in downtown Yachats hits the market, Yachats City Council debates whether it should keep its 24 percent share
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By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats Rural Fire Protection District’s former main station in downtown Yachats has hit the market with an asking price of $550,000. But a small lot […]
It’s official — organizers of Yachats’ July 4 activities say they can’t pull off parade or fireworks this year
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For the second year in a row, there will not be fireworks or the quirky la de da parade July 4 in Yachats. Fireworks and parade organizers told YachatsNews […]
Oregon fire officials warn of an especially bad summer — but also say they’re better prepared
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By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau A statewide swath of lightning strikes is the “trigger event” that most worries state fire officials planning for what could be a second consecutive […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, June 3: 267 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 20,401 new vaccinations, 7 more deaths
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Oregon reports 267 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths PORTLAND — There are seven new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,683 […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for May 25-30
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OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP21138892 05/25/2021 10:43 Officer #50607 TUCKER, BRIAN Found Property Location 101 HWY, Mile post 136 136, OR USA Narrative Summary ***LOG ONLY*** On 05/25/21 at approximately 10:42 AM, […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, June 2: 356 new cases, 2 in Lincoln County; 14,457 vaccinations, 2 more deaths
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Oregon reports 356 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths PORTLAND — There are two new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,676, […]